Type 2 - Leafy Greens for Diabetics to Include in A Healthy Eating Plan

As part of a healthy diabetic eating plan, salads are likely making an appearance. Not only are salads relatively low in calories provided you choose the correct add-ins, but they're also a rich source of vitamins and nutrients - perfect for Type 2 diabetics looking to shed body fat, improve their health, build lean muscle mass and lower their blood sugar levels.

This said, not all leafy green vegetable varieties are created equal. If you want to see optimal results, you need to be sure you are selecting the most nutrient dense varieties around.

Let's take a closer look at the most commonly used leafy greens and the nutrients they contain...

1. Spinach. A leafy green that for some time has been well-known to offer powerful health benefits, spinach is rich in...

    vitamin A,
    vitamin K, and
    will also boast the highest level of iron content of all the leafy greens.

If you're someone who doesn't eat a lot of red meat, spinach should be your go-to selection.

Spinach is also quite low in calories at 14 calories per 2 cup serving size, so won't put a dent in your healthy eating plan.

2. Kale. Kale is the next great leafy green option to consider. It's often said to be a nutritional powerhouse thanks to all the vitamins and nutrients it contains. It's high in...

    vitamin A, C, as well as K, and
    will also provide a good dose of calcium as well.

For those who aren't eating much dairy, kale is a great solution. Kale is also a vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked - added to stir fry's or baked dishes. This makes it highly versatile, so there's no reason not to be including it in your diet plan.

3. Collard Greens. Often overlooked, collard greens deserve a spot in your eating plan as well. These offer very similar nutrition to that of kale, so they can easily be interchanged for each other.

Many people also use them as a food wrap instead of a higher carb tortilla thanks to their wide leaf form.

4. Swiss Chard. Finally, Swiss chard is another leafy green not to overlook. It offers a taste similar to that of the beet and has an excellent texture that works great with any sautéed dish. It will also provide you with a healthy dose of vitamin A and C.

So next time you're preparing a healthy salad, consider the leafy green you're using. Mix it up from time to time to reap all these important health benefits.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

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The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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